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Stamford, CT

City in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. ZIP codes: 06901, 06902, 06903, 06905, 06906, 06907.

Population

137,144

Land area

37.6sq mi

People per sq mi

3,645

ZIP codes

6

Stamford and its ZIP codes

Full map

Stamford at a glance

  • Stamford is about 4.9 times as dense as Connecticut as a whole.
  • It is the 2nd most populous of 214 cities and towns in Connecticut.
  • Households here earn a median of $111,586 a year, 17% more than the Connecticut figure of $95,781.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $624,400 (70% above Connecticut) and median rent is $2,276 a month.

Local data for Stamford, CT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Stamford, CT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$111,586

Poverty rate

10.1%

Median home value

$624,400

Median rent

$2,276/mo

Homeownership

48.8%

Bachelor's or higher

51.7%

Median age

38.4

Average commute

28.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (16,705), Irish Americans (11,527), Guatemalan Americans (9,189).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Western Connecticut Planning Region. PPP loans are for Stamford.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$135,554

289,915 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$165,513

BEA, 2024

PPP loans

$519M

6,367 loans, 49,875 jobs reported

Western Connecticut Planning Region economyPPP loans

How people get to work

Stamford, CT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone56.1%
  • Carpooled8.6%
  • Public transit9.6%
  • Walked4.9%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home19.4%

Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Stamford, CT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

1,793

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

5,431

3.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 22°F

51.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone26 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Stamford, CT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

25.5%

U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts

Diabetes

8.6%

U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts

Smoking

8.7%

U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.3%

U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts

ZIP codes in Stamford

6 in or overlapping Stamford. Population shown

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Cities near Stamford

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Noroton HeightsCensus-designated place3.3 mi0.9
Cos CobCensus-designated place3.7 mi2.2
NorotonCensus-designated place4.3 mi1.8
Old GreenwichCensus-designated place4.7 mi2
RiversideCensus-designated place4.7 mi2.4
New CanaanCensus-designated place4.7 mi1.5
Darien DowntownCensus-designated place4.8 mi0.8
TokenekeCensus-designated place5.1 mi2.3
GreenwichCensus-designated place5.8 mi4.8
Indian FieldCensus-designated place5.8 mi0.9
Scotts Corners, NYCensus-designated place6.2 mi1.8
Rock RidgeCensus-designated place6.6 mi0.9
NorwalkCity6.7 mi22.9
GlenvilleCensus-designated place7.2 mi0.8
PemberwickCensus-designated place7.4 mi0.7
Rye Brook, NYVillage7.9 mi3.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Stamford, CT in?
Stamford is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.
What ZIP codes are in Stamford, CT?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Stamford include 06901, 06902, 06903, 06905, 06906, 06907.
What is the population of Stamford, CT?
About 137,144 people live in Stamford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Stamford?
Nearby places include Noroton Heights (3.3 mi), Cos Cob (3.7 mi), Noroton (4.3 mi), Old Greenwich (4.7 mi), Riverside (4.7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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